This event is in the "Children" group Jun-Jul 2025 Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program All Day 6/1–7/31 Children Community Event This event is in the "Children" group Jun-Jul 2025 Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program All Day 6/1–7/31 Community Event Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event Event Details: Fill out a registration form in-person with Ms. Jamie to participate in the Kid's Summer Pen Pal Program! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun-Jul 2025 Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library All Day 6/1–7/31 Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Reading Challenge This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jun-Jul 2025 Summer Reading 2025: Level Up At Your Library All Day 6/1–7/31 Reading Challenge Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Age Group: Adults, Young Adult, Children, All Ages Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: Sign yourself up through the Beanstack App, or sign up in person with a librarian. This year expect lots of games and gaming-themed activities to accompany the traditional book-logging. We like this year’s theme, and we’re going all-in.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Tuesday Morning Story Time for Babies & Toddlers 10:00am–10:30am Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a storytime especially for babies and toddlers with Ms. Lisa. Drop in only. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Paint Your Own Wooden Hylian Shield 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Paint Your Own Wooden Hylian Shield 4:30pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us to paint your own Hylian shield from the Legend of Zelda franchise. Must register to participate in this free event. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Minecraft 3D Printing 5:00pm–6:00pm Children STEM Learning Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue Minecraft 3D Printing 5:00pm–6:00pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Build in Minecraft and learn how 3D models are created and printed. For returning students or those comfortable using laptops and Minecraft Java Edition. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue UNO Tournament 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group Jul 15 2025 Tue UNO Tournament 6:00pm–7:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie 2:00pm–2:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Preteen Story Hour 7:00pm–8:00pm Children Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Preteen Story Hour 7:00pm–8:00pm Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night). Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Improv Workshop 4:00pm–6:00pm Children STEM Learning Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Improv Workshop 4:00pm–6:00pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Play acting and storytelling games that build confidence and creativity. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Super Boba Cafe Cooking Program 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, All Ages Food & Drink Cancelled Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Cancelled Super Boba Cafe Cooking Program 6:00pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: Let’s get this summer ‘rolling’ with Boba Milk Tea inspired by Nidhi Chanani’s “Super Boba Cafe”!
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Flower & Plant Perler Beads 6:30pm–8:00pm Children Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Flower & Plant Perler Beads 6:30pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come make a flower or plant Perler Bead! No registration required! Ven a hacer un Perler Bead manualidad de Flores o Plantas! No require registro! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Anime Club 10:00am–11:30am Children Movie This event is in the "Children" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Anime Club 10:00am–11:30am Movie Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Movie Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Toddler Time: Music and Movement 11:00am–11:30am Children Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Toddler Time: Music and Movement 11:00am–11:30am Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Friends under four are welcome to join us for Toddler Time: Music and Movement! We will sing songs, dance, experiment with musical instruments, listen to music, and play with balloons! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Parent Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:30am–11:30am Adults, Children Arts & Crafts, Other This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Children" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Parent Meet & Greet/Reunion de Padres 10:30am–11:30am Arts & Crafts, Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other Event Details: Socialize with other Parents in the Community! There will be coffee & tea available along with a small pastry! ¡Socialice con otros padres de la comunidad! ¡Habrá café y té disponibles junto con un pequeño pastelito! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza 10:00am–11:00am Children, All Ages Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Outside Chalk Art/Pintar Afuera Con Tiza 10:00am–11:00am Arts & Crafts Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Chalk up the sidewalk in front of the Library! No registration required! Weather Permitting!¡Pinta la banqueta con tiza! No requiere registro! Si el tiempo lo permite! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Rain Cloud Craft 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Rain Cloud Craft 2:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us at 2PM in the Makerspace to create your own hanging raincloud! Register to participate - 8th grade & under only, drop-ins welcome. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Build a Pokémon 4:30pm–5:30pm Children STEM Learning Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Build a Pokémon 4:30pm–5:30pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Each child who registers will receive a complete build kit. Each build kid includes: one Pokéball (container/stand) and one Pokémon. There are a variety of Pokémon and they are first-come, first-serve day-of.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Minecraft 3D Printing 5:00pm–6:00pm Children STEM Learning Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Minecraft 3D Printing 5:00pm–6:00pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Build in Minecraft and learn how 3D models are created and printed. For returning students or those comfortable using laptops and Minecraft Java Edition. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue UNO Tournament 6:00pm–7:00pm Children Other This event is in the "Children" group Jul 22 2025 Tue UNO Tournament 6:00pm–7:00pm Other Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Other Event Details: Think you have what it takes to be a UNO Master? Come by for our UNO Tournament and win a prize! Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Storytime This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Wednesday Afternoon Storytime with Ms. Jamie 2:00pm–2:30pm Storytime Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Children's Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Starting July 9th, there will be a storytime weekly on Wednesdays at 2PM. Drop in only. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Guitar Hero: Bird Song Edition with the Forest Preserve 4:30pm–5:30pm Children Community Event, Eventos En Español, Workshop Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Guitar Hero: Bird Song Edition with the Forest Preserve 4:30pm–5:30pm Community Event, Eventos En Español, Workshop Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Event, Eventos En Español, Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Join us with the Forest Preserve of Cook County as we play Bird Song Hero, a fun videogame where we identify local bird calls! Please register to participate, but walk-ins welcome space permitting. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Howl's Moving Castle Cooking Program: Lettie's Cream Cake 6:00pm–7:30pm Children, All Ages Food & Drink Cancelled Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "All Ages" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Cancelled Howl's Moving Castle Cooking Program: Lettie's Cream Cake 6:00pm–7:30pm Food & Drink Closed Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Makerspace Age Group: Children, All Ages Program Type: Food & Drink Registration Required Event Details: “Howl's Moving Castle” DWJ, Lettie’s Cream Cake From ‘Cesari’s Bakery’ and Howl’s Lemonade: All you cottagecore fans out there: we’re making a cream cake and lavender-lemonade that would be right at home in Sophie’s Flower Shop!
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Preteen Story Hour 7:00pm–8:00pm Children Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Preteen Story Hour 7:00pm–8:00pm Storytime Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 9-13 are welcome to join us for Preteen Story Hour starting July 9th, weekly on Wednesdays at 7PM until July 30th (last one that night). Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
This event is in the "Children" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Paper Circuits: Light-Up Art 4:00pm–6:00pm Children STEM Learning Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Paper Circuits: Light-Up Art 4:00pm–6:00pm STEM Learning Open Library Branch: Blue Island Public Library Room: Tech Annex Age Group: Children Program Type: STEM Learning Registration Required Event Details: Make glowing cards and designs using LEDs and copper tape. Disclaimer(s) Photography and Video Policy Library Photography, Videos, and RecordingBlue Island Public Library may take photos, videos, and audio recordings at the library and during library events to use in its publicity materials and on its website and social media sites.
